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Case No. 5493Possession of child sexual abuse material · Co. Dublin · 23 Jul 2018

Man given suspended sentence over possession of child sexual abuse material in Dublin

Piotr Grycuk, a 45-year-old Polish man, was found with 10,347 images and three videos of child sexual abuse material at his home in Ballsbridge, Dublin, when gardaí raided the flat on 23 July 2018 after being alerted by law enforcement in America. He later contacted gardaí and handed over memory cards and sticks, and he pleaded guilty to possessing the material. The Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that he had self-referred for therapy before his arrest and was assessed as low risk of reoffending. On 10 July 2024 Judge Martin Nolan gave him a three-year sentence, suspended in full, with 18 months of Probation supervision.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced10 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Piotr Grycuk pleaded guilty to possessing 10,347 images and three videos of child pornography.
  • Of the images, 30 were in the most serious category, and the vast majority were in Category 2, showing children being exposed.
Where
The offence took place at Grycuk's rented flat in Ballsbridge, Dublin.
When
Gardaí raided the flat shortly after 7am on 23 July 2018.
Cause
Gardaí were alerted to the case by law enforcement authorities in America, who provided an IP address.
Investigation
  • Grycuk was not present when gardaí arrived, so they had to force entry.
  • Gardaí seized seven devices, and the drives tested positive for child sexual abuse material.
  • Grycuk contacted gardaí a few hours later and handed over memory cards and sticks.
  • Grycuk self-referred for therapy before his arrest and has attended over 200 psychotherapy sessions.
In court
  • Judge Martin Nolan said Grycuk had shown insight and remorse and that imprisonment would be unjust.
  • The court heard Grycuk has not reoffended and is assessed as at low risk of reoffending.
Sentence
On 10 July 2024 Grycuk was given a three-year sentence, suspended in full, and ordered to undergo 18 months of Probation supervision.
Other details
Grycuk has no previous convictions in Ireland or any other jurisdiction.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGrycuk pleaded guilty to possessing 10,347 images and three videos of child pornography. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGrycuk was found with over 10,000 images of child sexual abuse material, 30 of which were in the most serious category. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place at Grycuk's home in Ballsbridge, Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenGardaí raided the flat shortly after 7am on the date in question. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were alerted to the case by law enforcement authorities in America, who provided an IP address. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí had to force entry because Grycuk was not present when they arrived. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí seized seven devices, and the drives tested positive for child sexual abuse material. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGrycuk contacted Gardaí a few hours later and handed over memory cards and sticks. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA Garda report said the vast majority of the images were in Category 2, showing children being exposed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Martin Nolan said Grycuk had shown insight and remorse and that imprisonment would be unjust. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe court heard Grycuk has not reoffended and is assessed as at low risk of reoffending. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceGrycuk was given a three-year sentence, suspended in full, and ordered to undergo 18 months of Probation supervision. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherGrycuk has no previous convictions in Ireland or any other jurisdiction. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jul2024
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man found with over 10,000 images of child sexual abuse material avoids jail

    Reports the sentencing of Grycuk, including the suspended three-year sentence, the court's reasons, and details of the Garda investigation and the material found.

    convicted, Piotr Grycuk, 45, male, Polish, named, non-irishPiotr Grycuk